Terrence Howard, Shine Through It | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Terrence Howard, “Shine Through It”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 31 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony BMG Music Entertainment; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/terrence-howard-shine-through-it-music-lifts-31-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 31st edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Terrence Howard performing, “Shine Through It.”
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Marvin Gaye vs. Angie Stone | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Marvin Gaye vs. Angie Stone: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 24 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BRM / Peace Bisquit, Motown; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/marvin-gaye-angie-stone-head-2-head-24-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 24th edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Marvin Gaye and Angie Stone contend for the best rendition of “Trouble Man.”
Adam Lambert, Fever | FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘
![Adam Lambert, “Fever”: FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘 No. 26 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; 19 Recordings Ltd.; Conna Lee, Madelin Berry, anna-m. w., Johan Duran, RODNAE Productions via Pexels; Pete Linforth via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/adam-lambert-fever-fierce-pop-rock-26-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 26th edition of FIERCE Pop + Rock 🔥🤘, we highlight “Fever” performed by Adam Lambert.
Cheryl Lynn, Got to Be Real | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Cheryl Lynn, “Got To Be Real”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 90 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Sony Music Entertainment; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cheryl-lynn-got-to-be-real-throwback-vibez-90-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 90th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Got to Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn.
Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 1 | Playlist 🎧
![Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 1 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ANTONI SHKRABA from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/incredible-songs-2000s-vol-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Incredible Songs: 2000s, Vol. 1 features music courtesy of 50 Cent, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Green Day, and Usher.
Foo Fighters, But Here We Are | Album Review 💿
![Foo Fighters, But Here We Are [📷: Roswell]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/foo-fighters-but-here-we-are-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the midst of grief and tragedy, Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters deliver a consistent, incredibly well executed 11th studio album with But Here We Are.
Voice | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Voice: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 48 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Emmanuel Ikwuegbu on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/voice-3-to-5-bops-48-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Voice: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 48 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band, Jake Shears, Khalid, Lil Baby & Lil Durk.
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Jimmy Mack | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, “Jimmy Mack”: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 89 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Motown; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/martha-reeves-the-vandellas-jimmy-mack-throwback-vibez-89-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 89th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Jimmy Mack” by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.
BLK ODYSSY, Honeysuckle Neckbone | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![BLK ODYSSY, “Honeysuckle Neckbone”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 48 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; BLK ODYSSY / EMPIRE; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/blk-odyssy-honeysuckle-neckbone-midnight-heat-48-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 48th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Honeysuckle Neckbone” by BLK ODYSSY.
Janelle Monáe, The Age of Pleasure | Album Review 💿
![Janelle Monáe, The Age of Pleasure [📷: Wondaland Productions LLC / Bad Boy Records LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/janelle-monae-the-age-of-pleasure-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
After a five-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated actress/singer Janelle Monáe makes a bold, risqué, and triumphant return with The Age of Pleasure.
Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, You’re All I Need to Get By | COVERS
![Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams, “You’re All I Need to Get By”: Covers No. 25 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner /The Musical Hype; John Mat; cottonbro studio, MART PRODUCTION, Ron Lach from Pexels; Paul Brennan from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/johnny-mathis-youre-all-i-need-to-get-by-covers-25-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 25th edition of COVERS (2023), Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams delivers a compelling rendition of “You’re all I Need to Get By.”
13 Songs Filled with Grief, Mourning & Remembrance | Playlist 🎧
![13 Songs Filled with Grief, Mourning & Remembrance [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Alex Green, cottonbro studio, Gioele Fazzeri, Karolina Grabowska, Ketut Subiyanto, from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/13-songs-filled-with-grief-morning-remembrance.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
13 Songs Filled with Grief, Mourning & Remembrance features music courtesy of Alexander 23, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, and Post Malone.
Michaël Brun, Sak Pase | Track Review 🎵
![Michaël Brun, Sak Pase [📷: BAYO MIZIK, INC / UMG Recordings, Inc.]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/michael-brun-sak-pase-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Haitian DJ Michaël Brun enlists Saint Levant and Lolo Zouaï for the short but sweet and potent single, “Sak Pase.”
Maluma, Coco Loco | Track Review 🎵
![Maluma, Coco Loco [📷: Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/maluma-coco-loco-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
As always, the irresistibly hot Maluma brings the musical heat on “Coco Loco,” the latest single released in advance of his highly anticipated Don Juan album.
Nail 💅 | 3 to 5 BOPS
![Nail 💅: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 47 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kevin Domfeh on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/nail-3-to-5-bops-47-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Nail 💅: 3 to 5 BOPS No. 47 (2023), features musical BOPS courtesy of Jack Harlow, Jelly Roll, Lorde, Saint Levant, and Todrick Hall.
Joe Daccache, F.A.G. | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶
![Joe Daccache, F.A.G.: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Joe Daccache; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/joe-daccache-f-a-g-lgbtq-bopz-23-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “F.A.G.” performed by Lebanese pop artist, Joe Daccache.
Janelle Monáe, Champagne Shit | Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥
![Janelle Monáe, “Champagne Shit”: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 No. 47 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Wondaland Productions LLC / Bad Boy Records LLC; Ash via Pexels; Clker-Free-Vector-Images, Dorothe, Stefan Schweihofer via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/janelle-monae-champagne-shit-midnight-heat-47-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 47th edition of Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 (2023), we explore the naughty, sexy vibes behind “Champagne Sh*t” by Janelle Monáe.
Kesha, Die Young | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶
![Kesha, “Die Young”: Controversial Tunes 😈🎶 No. 15 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Kemosabe; Anand Kulkarni, Aykut Bingül, Luân Phan, mohammadreza merhvand via Pexels; Anna, Gordon Taylor, harshahars from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/kesha-die-young-controversial-tunes-15-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 15th edition of Controversial Tunes (2023), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Die Young” by Kesha.
City Girls, I Need A Thug | Track Review 🎵
![City Girls, I Need A Thug [📷: Quality Control Music / Motown]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/city-girls-i-need-a-thug-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
City Girls – Yung Miami and JT – need a thug, who they characterize explicitly and vividly on their brief single, “I Need A Thug.”
Shawn Mendes, What The Hell Are We Dying For? | Track Review 🎵
![Shawn Mendes, What The Hell Are We Dying For? [📷: Island]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shawn-mendes-what-the-hell-are-we-dying-for-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Canadian heartthrob Shawn Mendes returns with “What The Hell Are We Dying For?” lamenting air pollution, climate change, and mostly, his breakup.
Sam Smith & Madonna, VULGAR | Track Review 🎵
![Sam Smith & Madonna, Vulgar [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Capitol / EMI; OpenClipart-Vectors, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sam-smith-madonna-vulgar-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
Decorated pop musicians Sam Smith & Madonna collaborate on the shocking duet “VULGAR” which has its moments, but also feels ‘a bit too much.’
Charles Wright, Express Yourself | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶
![Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band, Express Yourself: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 No. 88 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner; John Alan Sperry, PIRO via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/charles-wright-express-yourself-throwback-vibez-88-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 88th edition of Throwback Vibez (2023), we recollect and reflect on “Express Yourself” by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Rhythm Street Band.
11 Songs SOOO Hot, They MELT! | Playlist 🎧
![11 Songs SOOO Hot, They MELT! [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; Betül Nur, Enrique Zafra from Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/11-songs-sooo-hot-they-melt.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
11 Songs SOOO Hot, They MELT! features music courtesy of Denzel Curry, Kehlani, Mariah Carey, Niall Horan, and Prince & The New Power Generation.
Anthony Hamilton, Never Give Up | Music Lifts 🎶 🏋
![Anthony Hamilton, “Never Give Up”: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 30 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tappy Whyte’s Music / Merovingian Music Ltd.; cottonbro studio, Itzel Sandoval, Neeraj Nagdeve via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/anthony-hamilton-never-give-up-music-lifts-30-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 30th edition of Music Lifts (2023), we’re uplifted by Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton performing, “Never Give Up.”
Tina Turner vs. Ghost | Head 2 Head 🗣️
![Tina Turner vs. Ghost: Head 2 Head 🗣️ No. 23 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Loma Vista, Parlophone; Antoni Shkraba via Pexels, andresilva5, talha khalil, Valentin Tikhonov via Pixabay; Nick Wang on Unsplash]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/tina-turner-ghost-head-2-head-23-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 23rd edition of Head 🗣️ 2 Head 🗣️ (2023), Tina Turner and Ghost contend for the best rendition of “We Don’t Need Another Hero.”
Denzel Curry, Melt Session #1 | Rap BNGRZ 🔥
![Denzel Curry, “Melt Session #1”: Rap BNGRZ 🔥 No. 21 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/The Musical Hype; PH Recordings, LLC / Loma Vista; cottonbro studio via Pexels]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/denzel-curry-melt-session-1-rap-bngrz-21-2023.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 21st edition of Rap BNGRZ 🔥 (2023), we break down the banger status of “Melt Session #1,” performed by Denzel Curry.
Getting to Know… Fathom Farewell | Interview 🎤
![Getting to Know… Fathom Farewell: Interview No. 361 [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Fathom Farewell; Tumisu via Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/themusicalhype.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/getting-to-know-fathom-farewell-interview-361.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1)
In the 361st Q&A in our Getting to Know… series, we get the inside scoop from Worcester, MA melodic metalcore band, Fathom Farewell.